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Hezbollah, Iran-Backed Forces Won't Take Part in South Syria Assault
- June 02, 2018
Mr Assad said he is committed to pushing United States forces out of Syria during an explosive interview with Russian broadcaster RT. The strikes were in retaliation for the Assad regime's use of the weapons against anti-government forces near the rebel stronghold of Aleppo. (more...)
- June 02, 2018
Mr Assad said he is committed to pushing United States forces out of Syria during an explosive interview with Russian broadcaster RT. The strikes were in retaliation for the Assad regime's use of the weapons against anti-government forces near the rebel stronghold of Aleppo. (more...)
United States millionaire charged with labourer's nuclear bunker death
- June 02, 2018
The 21-year-old died from smoke inhalation and thermal injuries suffered in a September 10 blaze at Beckwitt's Bethesda home, where he was found in the basement in an elaborate tunnel system. Beckwitt flipped a circuit breaker twice to try to fix the problem, proving he was aware of a potentially serious issue, prosecutors said. His defence lawyer, Robert Bonsib, argued that Mr Khafra, of Silver Spring, Maryland, enjoyed the work, and had posted photos on social media of the tunnel's progress. (more...)
- June 02, 2018
The 21-year-old died from smoke inhalation and thermal injuries suffered in a September 10 blaze at Beckwitt's Bethesda home, where he was found in the basement in an elaborate tunnel system. Beckwitt flipped a circuit breaker twice to try to fix the problem, proving he was aware of a potentially serious issue, prosecutors said. His defence lawyer, Robert Bonsib, argued that Mr Khafra, of Silver Spring, Maryland, enjoyed the work, and had posted photos on social media of the tunnel's progress. (more...)
Palestinian woman killed by Israeli fire on Gaza border: ministry
- June 02, 2018
The Kuwait-drafted measure deplores the use of "excessive, disproportionate and indiscriminate force" by Israeli forces and the firing of rockets form the Gaza Strip into Israeli civilian areas. U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley speaks with Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon before a Security Council vote on an Arab-backed resolution for protection of Palestinian civilians during a Security Council meeting at U.N. (more...)
- June 02, 2018
The Kuwait-drafted measure deplores the use of "excessive, disproportionate and indiscriminate force" by Israeli forces and the firing of rockets form the Gaza Strip into Israeli civilian areas. U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley speaks with Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon before a Security Council vote on an Arab-backed resolution for protection of Palestinian civilians during a Security Council meeting at U.N. (more...)
Did the Trump Administration Lose Immigrant Children?
- June 02, 2018
HHS also is exploring the possibility of housing children on military bases but views the measure as a "last option", according to the HHS official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss the agency's preparations. That legal standard is still in place, and it means that children can not be held in detention centers for more than 72 hours - even if they are with their parents, said Leon Fresco, former deputy assistant attorney general in charge of the Office of Immigration under ... (more...)
- June 02, 2018
HHS also is exploring the possibility of housing children on military bases but views the measure as a "last option", according to the HHS official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss the agency's preparations. That legal standard is still in place, and it means that children can not be held in detention centers for more than 72 hours - even if they are with their parents, said Leon Fresco, former deputy assistant attorney general in charge of the Office of Immigration under ... (more...)
Visa card network crashes across UK, Europe
- June 02, 2018
Visa has said it is experiencing problems with its card processing systems is preventing payments being made by card in many stores across the UK. A Sainsbury's spokesperson said: "We are aware that Visa are now experiencing problems". "We strongly advise people to keep any evidence of extra expenses they've incurred in order to claim them back". The problem mainly appears to be when using chip and pin, however ATM transactions are not affected. (more...)
- June 02, 2018
Visa has said it is experiencing problems with its card processing systems is preventing payments being made by card in many stores across the UK. A Sainsbury's spokesperson said: "We are aware that Visa are now experiencing problems". "We strongly advise people to keep any evidence of extra expenses they've incurred in order to claim them back". The problem mainly appears to be when using chip and pin, however ATM transactions are not affected. (more...)
Puerto Rico Death Toll From Hurricane Maria Much Higher Than Officially Reported
- June 02, 2018
By that calculation, it was 290 times higher than the 16 fatalities President Donald Trump himself announced during a visit to the island previous year, during a freakish appearance in which he contrasted the devastation in front of him with "a real catastrophe , like Katrina ". (more...)
- June 02, 2018
By that calculation, it was 290 times higher than the 16 fatalities President Donald Trump himself announced during a visit to the island previous year, during a freakish appearance in which he contrasted the devastation in front of him with "a real catastrophe , like Katrina ". (more...)
One dead, two injured in Germany knife attack
- June 02, 2018
The man survived but is seriously injured. As noted, the police eliminated the man who stabbed one of the passengers on the train, EN route from Cologne. Police have said the incident has no connection to terrorism. The area around Flensburg's train station has been evacuated and closed off. The train was still 20 km (12.5 miles) away from Flensburg at the time of the incident. (more...)
- June 02, 2018
The man survived but is seriously injured. As noted, the police eliminated the man who stabbed one of the passengers on the train, EN route from Cologne. Police have said the incident has no connection to terrorism. The area around Flensburg's train station has been evacuated and closed off. The train was still 20 km (12.5 miles) away from Flensburg at the time of the incident. (more...)
Trump Confirms Summit With Kim on June 12, Says Pyongyang Wants Denuclearization
- June 02, 2018
But Mr. Trump still wants to meet face to face with Kim Jong Un in Singapore next month. Mr. Kelly then escorted the North Korean delegation along the Rose Garden colonnade to the Oval Office, where they met with Mr. He is the most senior North Korean to visit in 18 years, a symbolic sign of easing tensions after fears of war escalated amid North Korean nuclear and missile tests last year. (more...)
- June 02, 2018
But Mr. Trump still wants to meet face to face with Kim Jong Un in Singapore next month. Mr. Kelly then escorted the North Korean delegation along the Rose Garden colonnade to the Oval Office, where they met with Mr. He is the most senior North Korean to visit in 18 years, a symbolic sign of easing tensions after fears of war escalated amid North Korean nuclear and missile tests last year. (more...)
Family of man killed by cop gets 4 cents: Florida jury
- June 02, 2018
One round fired through the closed door landed in the man's gut, while a second bullet struck Hill's head. Toxicology reports found Hill's blood-alcohol content was several times over the legal limit to drive - which is not relevant to the case, since Hill was not driving, only sitting in a garage listening to music. (more...)
- June 02, 2018
One round fired through the closed door landed in the man's gut, while a second bullet struck Hill's head. Toxicology reports found Hill's blood-alcohol content was several times over the legal limit to drive - which is not relevant to the case, since Hill was not driving, only sitting in a garage listening to music. (more...)
In new book, Obama wonders if "we were wrong" after Trump's election
- June 01, 2018
Obama agreed to fly to London after Cameron's chief of staff, Ed Llewellyn, now ambassador to Paris, emailed Rhodes appealing for a presidential visit, pointing out that the polls were finely balanced and Obama had an approval rating in the United Kingdom of over 70%. (more...)
- June 01, 2018
Obama agreed to fly to London after Cameron's chief of staff, Ed Llewellyn, now ambassador to Paris, emailed Rhodes appealing for a presidential visit, pointing out that the polls were finely balanced and Obama had an approval rating in the United Kingdom of over 70%. (more...)
Euro-skeptics cheer, markets up as Italy populists take power
- June 01, 2018
Consequently, President Mattarella said he would allow the two parties more time to form a government, and ultimately signed off on an "Italy First" administration which saw Paolo Savona return not as economy minister but, pointedly, as EU Affairs minister. (more...)
- June 01, 2018
Consequently, President Mattarella said he would allow the two parties more time to form a government, and ultimately signed off on an "Italy First" administration which saw Paolo Savona return not as economy minister but, pointedly, as EU Affairs minister. (more...)
North Korea summit: Donald Trump says Kim aide in USA for talks
- June 01, 2018
The reports indicate that planning for the historic summit , initially scheduled for June 12, is moving ahead after Trump called it off last week . "They want American investment coming to North Korea", he said. Following the meeting, Moon said Kim had expressed a desire to go ahead with the Trump meeting. (more...)
- June 01, 2018
The reports indicate that planning for the historic summit , initially scheduled for June 12, is moving ahead after Trump called it off last week . "They want American investment coming to North Korea", he said. Following the meeting, Moon said Kim had expressed a desire to go ahead with the Trump meeting. (more...)
Trump plays down chances of quick North Korea breakthrough, talks conclude
- June 01, 2018
An advance team, led by Deputy Chief of Staff Joe Hagin, met with the North Korean team in Singapore on Wednesday, and expect to meet again on Thursday, according to the White House. Pompeo met Kim Yong Chol , the vice chairman of North Korea's Party Central Committee and a former intelligence chief, for dinner in NY on Wednesday. (more...)
- June 01, 2018
An advance team, led by Deputy Chief of Staff Joe Hagin, met with the North Korean team in Singapore on Wednesday, and expect to meet again on Thursday, according to the White House. Pompeo met Kim Yong Chol , the vice chairman of North Korea's Party Central Committee and a former intelligence chief, for dinner in NY on Wednesday. (more...)
Police criticise Lush advertising campaign against undercover officers
- June 01, 2018
Twitter account @UKCopHumour was one of the first to react to the campaign. Rebecca Lush , the charitable giving coordinator at the company, said: "When Theresa May launched this public inquiry we all hoped that the truth about this scandal would finally be exposed and that the disgraceful police tactics would be examined". (more...)
- June 01, 2018
Twitter account @UKCopHumour was one of the first to react to the campaign. Rebecca Lush , the charitable giving coordinator at the company, said: "When Theresa May launched this public inquiry we all hoped that the truth about this scandal would finally be exposed and that the disgraceful police tactics would be examined". (more...)
On yer bike! Deadline for unemployed millennial ordered out of parents' home
- June 01, 2018
The New York Post reported that Rotondo hasn't been on speaking terms with his parents and has said that he is unlikely to speak to them ever again. A 30-year-old man in NY state said that he moved out of his parents' home Friday, 10 days after a judge ordered him to pack his bags. (more...)
- June 01, 2018
The New York Post reported that Rotondo hasn't been on speaking terms with his parents and has said that he is unlikely to speak to them ever again. A 30-year-old man in NY state said that he moved out of his parents' home Friday, 10 days after a judge ordered him to pack his bags. (more...)
Trump reportedly wants to push German carmakers out of the U.S.
- June 01, 2018
Shuddering in light of the news, shares of the automakers fell in Germany Thursday. President Donald Trump reportedly told French President Emmanuel Macron in April that his administration would block German luxury brands from the USA market, the German magazine Wirtschaftswoche reported this week, according to Reuters . (more...)
- June 01, 2018
Shuddering in light of the news, shares of the automakers fell in Germany Thursday. President Donald Trump reportedly told French President Emmanuel Macron in April that his administration would block German luxury brands from the USA market, the German magazine Wirtschaftswoche reported this week, according to Reuters . (more...)
Knife-wielding cyclist lunges at driver's vehicle in terrifying video
- June 01, 2018
Apparently enraged at the near miss, the cyclist jumps off his bike and gives chase as the panicked driver, 19, careers into another auto, bringing him to a halt. The UK is still the road rage capital of the world, with almost nine in ten UK drivers saying they had been road rage victims at least once, a new survey has found. (more...)
- June 01, 2018
Apparently enraged at the near miss, the cyclist jumps off his bike and gives chase as the panicked driver, 19, careers into another auto, bringing him to a halt. The UK is still the road rage capital of the world, with almost nine in ten UK drivers saying they had been road rage victims at least once, a new survey has found. (more...)
Napolitano: Sessions 'Shouldn't Have Accepted the Job' as Attorney General
- June 01, 2018
Trey Gowdy on Fox News . House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman Trey Gowdy (R-S.C.) is defending the FBI after sitting in on last week's classified briefing about oversight of the FBI's campaign-season investigation into Russia's influence operation and possible Trump campaign contacts. (more...)
- June 01, 2018
Trey Gowdy on Fox News . House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman Trey Gowdy (R-S.C.) is defending the FBI after sitting in on last week's classified briefing about oversight of the FBI's campaign-season investigation into Russia's influence operation and possible Trump campaign contacts. (more...)
Almost 5,000 died in Puerto Rico in Maria's aftermath, study says
- June 01, 2018
The post-hurricane deaths within these households were compared with the mortality rate of the same period of time in 2016. If a family member was reported missing but not known to be deceased, researchers counted them as alive. Hurricane Maria caused the largest blackout in U.S. history, according to research consultancy the Rhodium Group. In light of the Harvard report , a White House spokesperson said the people of Puerto Rico deserve nothing less than transparency and accountability. (more...)
- June 01, 2018
The post-hurricane deaths within these households were compared with the mortality rate of the same period of time in 2016. If a family member was reported missing but not known to be deceased, researchers counted them as alive. Hurricane Maria caused the largest blackout in U.S. history, according to research consultancy the Rhodium Group. In light of the Harvard report , a White House spokesperson said the people of Puerto Rico deserve nothing less than transparency and accountability. (more...)
Italy's President swears in new populist coalition government
- June 01, 2018
Among members of the new government is economist Paolo Savona , who created a plan for Italy's departure from the common currency. Conte, who was a little-known law professor until being propelled onto the national political stage this week, on Thursday unveiled a Cabinet team that includes 5Star and League leaders Luigi Di Maio and Matteo Salvini as vice premiers. (more...)
- June 01, 2018
Among members of the new government is economist Paolo Savona , who created a plan for Italy's departure from the common currency. Conte, who was a little-known law professor until being propelled onto the national political stage this week, on Thursday unveiled a Cabinet team that includes 5Star and League leaders Luigi Di Maio and Matteo Salvini as vice premiers. (more...)
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